Auburn in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

William H. Seward

Born 1801 — Died 1872

— Resided in This House 1824-1872 —

William H. Seward Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015

1. William H. Seward Marker

Inscription.
William H. Seward
Born 1801 — Died 1872
Resided in This House 1824-1872

New York Governor, United States
Senator, Secretary of State in Cabinets
of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and
Andrew Johnson. The leading figure
in the purchase of Alaska.

Erected 1958 by Proud and Grateful Citizens of Auburn.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.

Location. 42° 55.775′ N, 76° 33.962′ W. Marker is in Auburn, New York, in Cayuga County. Marker is at the intersection of South Street (New York State Route 34) and Grover Street, on the right when traveling south on South Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 South Street, Auburn NY 13021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. David Munson Osborne Memorial City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to Cayuga County Soldiers and Sailors (within shouting distance of this marker); Votes for Women (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Seward Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexis De Tocqueville (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named William H. Seward (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Votes for Women (about 600 feet away); Site of Bostwick's Tavern (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.

Also see . . .
1. Seward House. (Submitted on September 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. William H. Seward House - National Archives. Download National Register of Historic Places [Landmark] documentation (Submitted on July 9, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

National Historic Landmark Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015

2. National Historic Landmark Plaque

On east side of house, right of the door.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015

3. Southward

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015

4. East Side

Facing the intersection.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015

5. North Side

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015

6. West Side

West & South Sides image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015

7. West & South Sides

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015

8. South Side

View from Grover Street at Intersection image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015

9. View from Grover Street at Intersection

William H. Seward image. Click for full size.

Internet Archive

10. William H. Seward

Engraving by J.C. Buttre from George Washington Bungay, 1854, Off-Hand Takings

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 632 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 10. submitted on July 9, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.